Lower extremity manifestations of a meningioma.
Physicians have long recognized that systemic diseases manifest themselves in the foot. The podiatric physician can play a crucial role in the identification of such pathologic processes. Consultation with various subspecialties, along with sensory, motor and neurologic examinations often are paramount. This article will present a case of a meningioma identified by careful podiatric evaluation and consultation with internal medicine, neurology, and neurosurgery.
Lieb
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DA
Department of Podiatric Surgery, Veterans Administration Medical Center, Baltimore, Maryland.
McCarthy
D J
DJ
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001932:Brain Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology*; D005528:Foot / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000294:innervation*; D008297:Male; D008577:Meningeal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology*; D008579:Meningioma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology*